<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the socioeconomic and livelihood challenges faced by slum dwellers in Bangladesh. The extended lockdown led to widespread job losses and depletion of assets and savings among these marginalized groups. Although the nation attempts to normalize, individuals in the informal sector, particularly slum residents, continue to grapple with persistent livelihood issues. This study aimed to assess the post-pandemic livelihood resilience of slum dwellers within Khulna City Corporation. We surveyed 450 households from five randomly selected wards using a structured questionnaire and formulated a composite livelihood resilience index. Findings revealed a low resilience index (1.322), highlighting continued adversities like employment and income disruptions. This study identified capacity for learning as a leading resilience component, particularly knowledge about post-pandemic job markets, which contrasts with the lower proportion of skills among slum dwellers. The lack of self-organization, particularly limited professional network support, further emphasized their dependency on their own resources for resilience. While physical assets, such as electricity access, were beneficial, financial recovery lagged, indicating slum dwellers' livelihood struggles in the informal economy. The responsible bodies ought to aid urban slum communities in recovering from the pandemic by developing post-pandemic livelihood strategies and specific measures like skill development training, networking, transparent distribution of financial assistance, and entrepreneurship training to enhance their resilience.</p>